Rod Serling

Rod Serling
Rod Serling
	Serling in 1959
Born	Rodman Edward Serling; December 25, 1924; Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Died	June 28, 1975 (aged 50); Rochester, New York, U.S.
Resting place	Lake View Cemetery; Interlaken, New York, U.S.;
Education	Antioch College (B.A.)
Occupations	Playwright; screenwriter; television producer; narrator; actor;
Spouse	Carolyn Louise Kramer (m. 1948)
Children	2
Relatives	Robert J. Serling (brother)
	Writing career
Years active	1946–1975
Genres	Drama; speculative fiction; science fiction; horror fiction;
Notable works	Patterns; Requiem for a Heavyweight; The Twilight Zone; Seven Days in May; Night Gallery; Planet of the Apes;
Notable awards	Emmy; Hugo; Inkpot; Peabody; Golden Globe; Edgar;
Military career
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Army
Service years	1943–1946
Rank	Technician fourth grade
Unit	11th Airborne Division
Conflicts	World War II Battle of Leyte; Battle of Luzon; ;
Awards	Purple Heart; Bronze Star; Philippine Liberation Medal

Rodman Edward Serling (December 25, 1924 – June 28, 1975) was an American screenwriter and television producer, widely known for his live television dramas of the 1950s and his anthology television series The Twilight Zone. Serling was active in politics, both on and off the screen, and helped form television industry standards. He was known as the "angry young man" of Hollywood, clashing with television executives and sponsors over a wide range of issues, including censorship, racism, and war. He was nominated for nine Primetime Emmy Awards, winning six times.